Business Development Specialist

RecT Solutions; Portimão; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commissions

Career progression

Job summary

RecT Solutions is seeking a driven Business Development Specialist to join our growing team in Portugal. You will identify new clients in emerging-tech spaces, run discovery calls, and tailor recruitment approaches to win and grow business.

You’ll negotiate terms, manage a healthy pipeline, and communicate effectively with high-profile clients. We offer a competitive base salary with uncapped commissions and clear career progression in cutting-edge industries.

Qualifications

• Experience in agency recruitment or a sales-driven environment.
• Proven ability to win new business and build client relationships.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, target-driven and resilient mindset.
• Interest in emerging tech.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage new clients in emerging-tech spaces (startups, scale-ups, tech teams inside larger orgs).
• Run discovery calls, qualify opportunities, and understand hiring plans.
• Pitch RecT Solutions’ services and propose tailored recruitment approaches.
• Negotiate terms, close new business, and grow accounts over time.
• Maintain a clear activity and opportunity pipeline (consistent outreach, follow-ups, and deal progression).

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Client Relationships

Negotiation

Communication

Tools

CRM Systems

Job description

We are looking for a driven Business Development Specialist to join our growing team.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, spotting opportunities, and connecting ambitious clients with exceptional candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage new clients in emerging-tech spaces (startups, scale-ups, tech teams inside larger orgs).
• Run discovery calls, qualify opportunities, and understand hiring plans.
• Pitch RecT Solutions’ services and propose tailored recruitment approaches.
• Negotiate terms, close new business, and grow accounts over time.
• Maintain a clear activity and opportunity pipeline (consistent outreach, follow-ups, and deal progression).

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in agency recruitment or a sales-driven environment.
• Proven ability to win new business and build client relationships.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, target-driven, and resilient mindset.
• Interest in, knowledge, and/or skillsets on emerging tech.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission structure.
• Opportunity to grow with a fast-scaling recruitment business in cutting-edge industries.
• Ongoing support, training, and clear career progression.
• Exposure to high-profile clients and exciting growth opportunities.

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